low iron levels

so my midwife phoned to say my iron levels are slightly lowered, not enough to be considered anaemic but low enough to need bumped up a bit, she wants me to go and pick up iron tablets but im terrible when it comes to taking pills so i was wondering if there is anything i can eat that can bump my iron levels up a bit more...
TIA for any help / advice  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Rachy84:</b>" so my midwife phoned to say my iron levels are slightly lowered, not enough to be considered anaemic ... [snip!] ... so i was wondering if there is anything i can eat that can bump my iron levels up a bit more... TIA for any help / advice  "</blockquote>



Dark leafy greens and eat stuff rich in vitamin c to help iron absorption.

<blockquote><b>Quoting P E N I S ™:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Rachy84:</b>" so my midwife phoned to say my iron levels are ... [snip!] ... TIA for any help / advice  "</blockquote> Dark leafy greens and eat stuff rich in vitamin c to help iron absorption."</blockquote>




yep I've been anemic since I was born and horrible at taking pills but try to take them as best you can and eat dark green vegies like fresh spinach in.a salad and a,lot of fruits to help with your vit in take. If you cant remember to take your pill wright on your bathroom mirror our set an alarm on your phone to go off everyday. That helps me. Doing all that my iron levels never.been better till I got pregnant with my son last year and this time around my dr hasn't said I was anemic  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Lovemypumkin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting P E N I S ™:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Rachy84:</b>" ... [snip!] ... iron levels never.been better till I got pregnant with my son last year and this time around my dr hasn't said I was anemic  "</blockquote>




I've also been anemic since birth. I was supposed to be on prescription iron pills but had to stop taking them because I had severe nausea until 33 weeks. I ate seaweed soup everyday and a few other things and have been fine. I'm 7 days pp and still eating the soup and have felt great.

thank you. i have IBS and ive heard iron tablets can make you constipated which i really dont want. will defo try your advice, thank you.

good news on not being anaemic this time, may it continue for you   x

<blockquote><b>Quoting P E N I S ™:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Lovemypumkin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting P E N ... [snip!] ... seaweed soup everyday and a few other things and have been fine. I'm 7 days pp and still eating the soup and have felt great."</blockquote>


I was 5 weeks premie that's why they think I've been anemic since birth. I use to be forced to eat seaweed soup growing up and when living back.east it was great but now living in.the desert its the worst thing ever lol. I love fresh spinach thou but can not east it cooked.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Rachy84:</b>" thank you. i have IBS and ive heard iron tablets can make you constipated which i really dont want. will ... [snip!] ... dont want. will defo try your advice, thank you. good news on not being anaemic this time, may it continue for you   x"</blockquote>




I have ibs also and iron tablets really can back you up. you can take docusate though

Raw pumpkin seeds, Quinoa, Spirulina, cooked soybeans, white beans, lentils

http://www.soystache.com/sources_of_iron.htm

<blockquote><b>Quoting Lovemypumkin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting P E N I S ™:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Lovemypumkin:</b>" ... [snip!] ... it was great but now living in.the desert its the worst thing ever lol. I love fresh spinach thou but can not east it cooked."</blockquote>




I love spinach. I don't like it cooked either, it almost turns slimy.

kale is really good too. I've only recently started eating it though

My doctor recently put me on iron tablets to help boost my iron levels. I have always been anemic, but so far the tablets seem to be working for me. My doc told me to take them with a glass of OJ to help add some vitamins/potassium to the mix. Hope things get better for you!

<blockquote><b>Quoting P E N I S ™:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Lovemypumkin:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting P E N ... [snip!] ... I don't like it cooked either, it almost turns slimy. kale is really good too. I've only recently started eating it though"</blockquote>


I've heard great things about kale but faber yet to try it I need to.